1965 BEECHCRAFT S35
BONANZA

• Year: 1965
• Make/Model: Beechcraft S35 Bonanza
• Registration #: N9042S
• Serial #: D-7964
• Location: Bozeman, MT

• Total Time: 9,068 hrs
• Engine Time: 135 hrs SFACOH
• Prop Time: 133 hrs SNEW
• Useful Load: 1,096 lbs
• Flight Rules: IFR
• Number of Seats: 5

Flybuyer Aircraft Sales presents this well-equipped 1965 Beechcraft S35 Bonanza.  Owned by the same individual since 1983, N9042S has been hangar-kept in a dry, western climate for most of its life and features a low-time factory reman IO-520 engine, modern avionics and long-range fuel capacity, making it an excellent cross country platform.

Airframe

• Total Time: 9,068 hrs
• Fuel Capacity: 120 gallons total (114 usable)
  • Main tanks: 80 gallons
  • Osborne tip tanks: 40 gallons
    • Installed 1992 (STC)

Engine / Propeller

• Continental IO-520-BB
  • 285 HP, Fuel-injected, normally aspirated
  • 135 hrs SFACOH (since factory-authorized complete overhaul)
  • Last compressions (May 2025): #1: 68/80, #2: 74/80, #3: 76/80, #4: 72/80, #5: 70/80, #6: 72/80
• McCauley 2A37C223-C, 2-blade propeller
  • 133 hrs SNEW

Avionics / Equipment

• Aspen Evolution EFD1000 Pro PFD
• Aspen Remote Sensor Module
• Aspen Analog Converter Unit
• Garmin GTN 650 WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM
• Garmin GMA 340 audio panel
• Garmin GTX 327 Mode C transponder
• Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B In/Out
• Garmin GA 35 WAAS GPS antenna
• Apollo SL30 NAV/COMM radio
• S-TEC Fifty Five X two-axis autopilot w/ altitude hold and yaw damper
  • Model: ST-577
• Garmin GPSmap 496

Interior / Exterior

• Exterior Paint – 2014
  • Roy Aero Service
  • Touch-up performed in 2022, following prop strike
• Interior in good condition w/ no major cosmetic issues noted
  • Completely refurbished in 1995

Oxygen System

• Executive Mark II 1,800 PSI oxygen bottle
  • Model 25200
• Can be removed for buyer, if desired

STCs

• Dual Yokes
• Cleveland wheels and brakes
• Rosen sun visors
• One-piece windshield
• Shadin fuel flow indicating system
• Smith Speed Conversions stabilizer stub spar kit
• EGT scanner

Damage History

• Gear-up landing – 1986
  • Repaired by Beegles Aircraft Service (FAA-certificated repair station)
• Prop strike – 2020
  • Taxied into hangar door – no structural damage
    • Repairs performed by Arlin’s Aircraft Service and Roy Aero Service (photos available upon request)
    • New factory remanufactured engine + new propeller – 2021
    • Returned to service – 2022

If you’re looking for a fast V-tail with a low-time engine, modern avionics suite, long-range fuel capability and transparent maintenance history, N9042S represents a well-documented and very capable Bonanza.

• Last Annual: May 2025
• Complete logbooks
• Hangar-kept since at least 1983
• No known corrosion issues
• Fifth seat available—can ship to new owner
• Located in Bozeman, MT

Contact Rob Roy at Flybuyer Aircraft Sales
406-595-8844
rob@flybuyer.com

All specifications subject to buyer verification.  Buyer agrees to use AEROtitle escrow services for registration and funds transfer.  Estimated fees are $500, split evenly between buyer and seller.  Logbooks and 150+ photos available to serious inquiries.  Aircraft is offered on a first-come basis and will be considered Under Contract upon execution of a signed purchase agreement and receipt of a 10% deposit into escrow.